AI or human? study asks older adults to choose their specialist
NCT ID NCT07766694
First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Summary
This study investigates whether older adults and primary care clinicians prefer medical advice from a human specialist or an AI system. Participants review hypothetical e-consults with different features, such as wait time, cost, and quality, to see what they value most. The goal is to understand tradeoffs and inform future AI-based e-consults that better match patient and clinician needs.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- AI-based e-consult system (hypothetical scenarios)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could guide the design of AI-based e-consults that align with patient and clinician preferences, potentially making specialist advice faster and more affordable.
- What could go wrong
- This is a survey-based study, not a test of real AI systems, so results may not reflect actual use. Preferences may vary widely and not guarantee real-world acceptance.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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